This Monday, the U.S. dollar climbed, exceeding R$5 for the first time in over four months, signaling increased market vigilance. The climb to R$5.0254, a 0.54% rise, marks a notable shift since October 31, 2023. The movement correlates with the rise in U.S. ten-year Treasury yields to 4.334%, indicating investors’ heightened caution. Investor wariness is […]
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